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8th Pay Commission: OPS vs NPS debate gains momentum as employee groups seek guaranteed pension

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The 8th Pay Commission has now been in existence for more than 10 months since its constitution on 3 November 2025. The 8th Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Des... Read More


Income Tax Act 2025: Tax expert explains F&O rules and how to correctly set off and carry forward losses

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The Income-tax Act, 2025, came into force on 1 April 2026, bringing new section numbers for several familiar tax provisions. With this development, the decades-old Income Tax Ac... Read More


Repaid your loan but your credit report still shows it as active? Experts explain how to fix it

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Clearing a pending loan is generally considered the end of a borrower's repayment obligation. However, there are several other important aspects that need attention before a loa... Read More


Home loan nearly over? 5 things to do with the EMI you are about to save

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- When you are left with just a few more EMIs on your ongoing home loan, it can feel like a major financial milestone. Still, when faced with such a situation, it is wise for borr... Read More


8th Pay Commission: How much salary hike will a 2.75 or 3.5 fitment factor give central government employees?

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The 8th Pay Commission has now completed more than 10 months of its allocated 18 months to submit its final report to the central government. The commission, headed by Justice R... Read More


Bank holiday today: Check if SBI, HDFC, ICICI branches are open or closed on Saturday, September 19

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Bank customers planning to visit a branch today, Saturday, 19 September 2026, should note that branches are open. This is because 19 September falls on the third Saturday of the... Read More


Should you take a personal loan for your wedding or use savings? Experts explain the smarter money choice

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- A wedding is clearly a major life event for an individual. Still, while gearing up for celebrations is extremely important, so is the financial planning behind the entire weddin... Read More


SCSS account holder's demise: Nominee, spouse or legal heir-who gets the money and how is the claim settled?

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- For many retirees and senior citizens, the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) provides a steady income from their savings and helps ensure their funds are not exposed to mark... Read More


EPS pension after Rs.25,000 wage ceiling hike: Who can get Rs.12,500 monthly? Check out the calculations

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) has now become more meaningful for salaried employees after the EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory coverage was raised from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,0... Read More


Rule of 72 explained: How long will Rs.1 lakh take to double at 6%, 8% and 10%?

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The 'Rule of 72' is a simple yet effective personal finance shortcut that can help an investor to roughly estimate how long an investment may take to double. It is particularly ... Read More